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A Model of Reducing Employee Turnover as a Result of Job Dissatisfaction in the Ministry of Education in Harare Province: A Case Study of Harare Urban Teachers

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  • Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana

    (PhD student, Department of Economics, University of Zimbabwe)

  • Martin Dandira

    (Proffessor Dandira, Lecturer Bindura University of Science Education)

  • Precious Hove

    (Dean, Faculty of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship, Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology)

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The purpose of the study was to develop a model of reducing employee turnover as a result of job dissatisfaction in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in Harare province using a case study of Harare urban teachers in Harare district. Specific objectives were to establish factors which influence employee turnover in Harare under Harare District, to determine the effect of work environment on employee turnover, to examine the effect of employee turnover on production, to ascertain the relationship between job dissatisfaction and employee turnover and to develop a model of reducing employee turnover in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in Harare province. This study adopted pragmatism research philosophy which assisted the researcher in making decisions in regards to what worked best in finding answers for the research objectives mentioned. Pragmatism is more suitable in this study in making operational judgments based on what will work best for this study on reducing employee turnover as a result of job dissatisfaction in the ministry of education in Mashonaland west. A sample size of 278 was determined using Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination method. In this study it was found that a comfortable work environment for employees can increase their morale and encourage better performance. Respondents noted that job dissatisfaction can lead to career change thinking. It was established that factors such as more opportunities to progress in careers, job satisfaction affects employees’ productivity thereby results in employee turnover and retention, lack of communication making the employees feel underappreciated and unnoticed, less commitment, organizational policies and lower salary package influence employee turnover. It was also established that poor working conditions promote high staff turnover. This study established that the organization should carefully consider the hiring process, recognize strengthens and connection to the culture while reducing burnout. Furthermore, the organization should increase its motivation packages and encourage work life balance. The study recommends that Public Service Commission should develop a spirit of teamwork, Public Service Commission should empower teachers to succeed, Public Service Commission should give teachers support and should make working conditions more favorable. Considering that the study’s model explained around 68% of the reasons influencing employee departure from Zimbabwe’s education sector, future research may center on the remaining 20%. There is a chance that new perspectives will emerge from a study of multiple types of Zimbabwean private education providers operating in the context of the country. This study could involve conducting interviews with key stakeholders affiliated with the private education providers of interest to glean insights into and Implications for improving staff retention within the private education industry.

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  • Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana & Martin Dandira & Precious Hove, 2024. "A Model of Reducing Employee Turnover as a Result of Job Dissatisfaction in the Ministry of Education in Harare Province: A Case Study of Harare Urban Teachers," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 11(8), pages 1117-1140, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:11:y:2024:i:8:p:1117-1140
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